We need a new paradigm for addiction that puts psychology first and recognizes its heterogeneity. Only then will we see that ...

Willpower is a popular subject these days. Channel your willpower in all the right ways and you can transform your life. Or so it seems. In an interesting and provocative book, Willpower: ...

One of the dominant ways of thinking about addiction is as a disease. While there is evidence for this approach, it often ...

People who can delay gratification and master their impulses thrive in life. And experts say that you can learn skills to rein in bad habits. By Christina Caron We tend to respect and even idolize ...

We all have our little quirks and habits that make us, well, us. But sometimes, those habits sneakily morph into emotional addictions, affecting how we interact with the world. These are the sneaky ...

Every Monday I drive to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, pick up prepared sandwiches and deliver them to the HIV Alliance offices. Most of the people receiving the sandwiches there or at needle exchange ...

“Love addiction” isn’t a formal diagnosis — rather, the term describes people who constantly seek out the exciting feelings of new love. However, experts think calling this an “addiction” is ...

Content warning: This story includes discussions of substance use, mental illness, and suicidal thoughts. Harington revealed that at his lowest, his depression and addiction made him feel ashamed and ...